Queer and Neurodivergent

Did you know that approximately 1 in 7 people worldwide are neurodivergent - that’s more than 15% of the global population? Neurodivergent is an umbrella term used to describe people whose minds work differently from what society has deemed “the norm.” Neurodivergent individuals may interpret, experience, and process the world in diverse ways, often associated with diagnoses or identities such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia, and more. In this episode, Kass and MJ sit down with two fellow neuro-spicy queer folk, AB (she/her) and Lorien (they/he), to explore neurodivergence through a much-needed queer lens. Together, they unpack topics including masking, sensory accessibility in queer spaces, and the double stigma that can come with living at the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence. Centring lived experience, this conversation highlights the resilience, creativity, and innovation within neurodivergent queer communities — while advocating for more inclusive practices, understanding, and support. Since recording this episode, Kass is officially part of the ADHD neuro-spicy club! ✨🧠 If you’d like to check out AB’s D&B mixes, hit them up on Instagram at @dj_b_roll 🎧💥 Further Support Resources: 🏳️‍🌈 QLife: LGBTIQA+ peer support 3pm–midnight, every day Call: 1800 184 527 WebChat: qlife.org.au 🤍 Lifeline: crisis support & suicide prevention 24/7 Call: 13 11 14 Text: 0477 13 11 14 Chat: lifeline.org.au This podcast was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar and we wish to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as traditional custodians of this land, its waters, and its communities. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past, present, and future as sovereign leaders. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.